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hp-align

aligns print cartridges on HP printers

TLDR

Align print heads
$ hp-align
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Specify printer
$ hp-align -p [printer-name]
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Interactive mode
$ hp-align -i
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Specify device URI
$ hp-align -d [hp:/usb/Deskjet_Printer?serial=XYZ]
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Enable debug logging
$ hp-align -g
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SYNOPSIS

hp-align [options]

DESCRIPTION

hp-align aligns print cartridges on HP printers. It runs the alignment procedure to ensure optimal print quality.The tool supports automatic and interactive alignment modes. Interactive mode displays alignment patterns and asks for best match selection.

PARAMETERS

-p PRINTER, --printer=PRINTER

CUPS printer name.
-d URI, --device=URI
Device URI (e.g. `hp:/usb/...`).
-i, --interactive
Run in interactive mode.
-l LEVEL, --logging=LEVEL
Logging level: none, info, error, warn, debug.
-g
Debug mode (equivalent to `-l debug`).
-h, --help
Display help information.

CAVEATS

Part of HPLIP package. Uses paper and ink. May require manual selection.

HISTORY

hp-align is part of HPLIP (HP Linux Imaging and Printing), HP's official printer driver project for Linux.

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